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suitable for building, it is difficult to say that the claim

is unreasonable.

3.

Sir Robert Jardine's representatives are, how-

ever, sensible of the great need for an increased area for recreation purposes, and they are willing, on his behalf, to surrender the lot to Government in order that it may be added to the playing grounds which are already in existence in the Sookunpoo Valley, on the following terms:-

area.

(i).

Payment of a sum of $8,000 to be made by

Government.

(ii). An extension to be granted of the leases of Garden Lots 2 and 38 as shown in the following

paragraph.

(iii).

A strong barbed wire fence to be erected by Government along the north-western, south-western, and south-eastern boundaries of Garden Lota 2 and

38.

(iv). The area surrendered to be used for recreation

purposes only.

Garden Lots 2 and 38 as shown on the enclosed

plan contain a total area of a little over six acres. They include tennis courts at the north-western corner of the

The south-eastern portion of Garden Lot 2 consiste

chiefly of steep hillside which is not suitable for build-

ing purposes. On the ridge to the south-east of the lot are the two blocks of Government quarters recently built, and it is probably that further similar blocks may be built on

the north-eastern portion of the ridge. Correspondence with

Desp. No.344 of 10th) cember, 1895.

8. Desp. No.18 of 15th mary, 1896.

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regard to the grant of Garden Lot 2, which is

leased for 75 years from 1st January, 1896, is

noted in the margin. Garden Lot 38 was sold

by public auction in 1911, the tenure being similar to that

of Garden Lot 2 and the period of lease co-terminous. The request which is now made is that both leases should be